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Hard white bumps on 3wk old babies gums... slightly uncomfortable when she eats gor both of us.. what is this?
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Neonatal teeth: Most likely these are neonatal teeth - incompletely formed tooth structures without roots. They should be removed once they erupt and become loose because of the danger of aspiration.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Early teething: In some cases, kids have a tooth emerge within the first few weeks of life. It is normal. Congratulations!
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